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Definition of Coronary thrombosis
1. Noun. Obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery by a blood clot (thrombus).
Exact synonyms: Coronary
Generic synonyms: Thrombosis, Coronary Heart Disease
Group relationships: Heart Attack
Generic synonyms: Thrombosis, Coronary Heart Disease
Group relationships: Heart Attack
Medical Definition of Coronary thrombosis
1. A blood clot in the lumen of a coronary artery. This is the mechanism by which a myocardial infarction results. A thrombus forms when microscopic cracks (from the effects of atherosclerosis) occur in the coronary vessel wall. These tiny cracks expose collagen, thus triggering platelets to adhere to the site and a blood clot to form. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Coronary Thrombosis
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